Zihua Restaurants

Zihuatanejo’s restaurants offer a little bit of everything, from gourmet to tacos, the finest fresh seafood and steaks, Italian to Oriental with some very inexpensive traditional Mexican food thrown in for good measure.

Whether you demand white linens and crystal with starched-clothed waiters serving lobster and bananas flambé or are content with tacos on the sidewalk, you will discover dining in Zihuatanejo is always a treat.

Restaurants in this section are those find within Zihuatanejo itself, the downtown area, Fisherman’s walk on Playa Municipal, Playa Madera Restaurants, those found in the Almacen / Puerto Mio area and along Playa la Ropa. Of course there are many more restaurants than these available, so it’s a good idea to just walk around and explore other possibilities around town.

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100% Y – Natural Foods on Plaza Kioto. Great salads, fruit and veggie drinks, sandwiches. Tel. (755) 554-8596
Juices, sandwiches

Angelo’s Pizzas and Pasta (Piazza d’Angelo) – Located on Agustin Ramirez, just down from the entrance to Coconut’s Restaurant, this is a small, open-air locale where Angelo works wonders with his Italian sauces and specialties every afternoon and evening. The best Arrabiata in town; fabulous pizzas, cannelonis, selection of wines and his signature desserts of tiramisu and profiteroles. (755) 100-8565. Closed Mondays.
Pizzas, pastas, desserts

Antelia - Traditional inexpensive Mexican Food, Great Pozole (traditional hominy soup), tacos, chicken and other regional dishes at the corner of Nicolas Bravo and Carlos Pellicer.
Pozole, typical Mexican

Bananas - Inexpensive Mexican breakfast and lunch on Nicolas Bravo #9, Behind Bancomer
Breakfasts, quick lunches

Bandido’s Restaurant/Bar Zihua – downtown Zihuatanejo. Live tropical music and sports via satelite TV. Calle Cinco de Mayo next to the church, across from the crafts market, downtown Zihuatanejo. Tel. (755) 553-8072. Menu includes Mexican specialties – great Molcajete sauce!
Mexican specialties, salsas

Bistro del Mar Restaurant - Playa Madera area. Located at the base of the Brisas del Mar Hotel on Playa Madera, Zihuatanejo. Pleasant beachfront dining with excellent food. Tel. (755) 554-2142
Seafood and international

Cafe Zihuatanejo – Hermegildo Galeana (on the Pedestrian zones between N. Bravo and Ejido Streets. (755) 554-7277. Organic locally grown coffees including decaffeinated, latte, espresso, capuccino with accompanying crepes, sweet breads and snacks. Coffee storefront located on Cuauhetemoc 170, Local B, Zihua Centro.
Coffees, quick snacks

Cafe Globs – Breakfast and Lunch, A/C, Corner of Benito Juarez and C. Gonzalez, Across from the Central Market.
Breakfasts, quick lunches

Cafe Chuleto – International cuisine. Paseo del Pescador 70, Zihuatanejo. Reservations Tel. (755) 544 66 39. Offering the menu of late Swiss Chef Paul Karrer. Closed Tuesdays. Specialties include Lentil Soup, Cajun Tuna Carpaccio, Pepper Tuna Steak, Fish Fillet with Shrimp in Dill sauce, Beef Medallions Madagascar and for dessert, Panacota and Chocolate Mousse.
Swiss and International cuisine

Cafe Marina – Pasta, pizza, sandwiches and luscious homemade daily specials including Meatloaf and Roast Beef. Fabulous pastas and salads. Close to the Basketball court in the Embarcadero complex, with book exchange. Closed during summer season.
Pastas, pizza, home-style food

Capricho’s Grill – downtown Zihuatanejo. International refined mesquite charcoal grill. Mexican, international and signature dishes. Zihuatanejo Downtown Dining Experience. Cinco de Mayo #4. (755) 554-3019.
International gourmet cuisine, bar

Casa Arcadia – Seafood on the beach. A favorite late afternoon hangout for happy hour sunset drinks. 2×1 drinks all day long. Tel. (755) 554-8507
Seafood, happy hour bar

Casa Bahia – Fabulous views across the bay and toward town. Great appetizers and the bar almost always has fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice. Seafood and international cuisine. On the road to Puerto Mio in Almacen (go over the footbridge and follow the shoreline of the bay to the top of the hill).
International cuisine, good appetizers, view

Casa Elvira – Excellent seafood – one of Zihuatanejo’s oldest restaurants located on Paseo del Pescador (Fisherman’s Walk) along the municipal beach in downtown Zihuatanejo. Tel. (755) 554-2061.
Seafood and Mexican

Coconuts Restaurant and Bar. Coconuts located in Zihuatanejo’s oldest existing building, built about 1865. Enjoy international cuisine in the garden or the relaxed bar atmosphere inside. There is also a lighter bar menu. Live music.  (755) 554-2518
International gourmet cuisine, bar

Crepas La Mandarina – Crepes, salads, seafood, desserts on 5 de Mayo across from the church. Tel. (755) 554-4618
Light cuisine, salads

Daniels Restaurant – Located on Fisherman’s Walk in downtown Zihuatanejo, beachfront restaurant offers seafood, Mexican and International dishes. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 10 am to 10 pm. Tel. (755) 554-2158
Seafood, International

Doña Licha – Calle Cocos No. 8, Centro (behind the market). Excellent Comida Corrida and seafood. Enchiladas, Chile Relleno and many down-home Mexican dishes prepared home-style. Tel. (755) 554-6881, 554-3933.
Mexican home-style

Don Memo’s Italian Restaurant – Memos’ pastas and italian specialties are the favorites of many; located on Pedro Asencio (one of the mainly pedestrian streets in the downtown core of Zihua). Memo also runs El Campanario, on the corner of Agustin Ramirez across from the entrance to Coconut’s.
Italian specialties

Dona Prudencia – Beachfront Mexican and Seafood in the Villas Mexicana Hotel on Playa la Ropa, between the crafts market and Paty’s Mar y Mar. Tel. (755) 554-3636
Mexican and international

El Manglar – Offers some unusual and delicious taste combinations and seafood specialties; somewhat hidden away next to the Crocodile Estuary near the end of Playa La Ropa, but very well worth searching out. Accessible directly from La Ropa beach via a wooden bridge over the estuary, or from the street behind. Wireless internet. Tel. (755) 554-3752.
Seafood and international specialties, fish burgers

El Mango – Traditional Mexican Dinners. Nicolas Bravo #9 in downtown Zihuatanejo (behind Bancomer). Tel. (755) 554-2421
Traditional Mexican

El Mediterraneo Restaurant - Paseo del Pescador, downtown Zihuatanejo. Fine Mediterranean cuisine and atmosphere, located on the Fisherman’s Walk (walkway along the town beach) in downtown Zihuatanejo. When there’s fresh tuna to be had, Julian at El Mediterraneo will make it the best! Tel. (755) 553-8042
Seafood and Italian specialties, fresh tuna

El Mirador – On Paseo del Pescador right in front of the Municipal Pier on the 2nd floor. Fish, chicken, meat dishes. They’ll cook your catch for you. (755) 554-6372
Seafood and Mexican

El Pueblito – Northern Mexican Food with exotic meats – such as Osso Bucco, liver and onions, Criadillas (Rocky Mountain Oysters), ostrich, tongue – in an attractive patio atmosphere.Pozole on Thursday afternoons, often with live music from 3 till 6 pm. Morelos #249. Tel. (755) 554-8414
Traditional northern Mexican cuisine, pozole

El Sanka Grill – Mexican food, Best tacos in town with all the fixin’s; great Arrachera steaks and kabobs, also fresh fish and chicken, baked potatoes with strips of steak. On Ejido near corner of V. Guerrero. Often has live music.
Tacos and Mexican specialties

Elvira’s La Ropa – Beachfront Mexican and Seafood restaurant between Hotel Villa Mexicana and Catalina Resort. Tel. (755) 554-2588
Mexican and seafood, beachside

Garrobo’s – downtown Zihuatanejo. Juan N. Alvarez No. 214 toward the municipal pier. Specializing in fresh seafood, Garrobo’s is known for it’s paella, seafood spaghetti, huachinango a la Zihuatlan, fish in almond sauce and Tacos del Patron. Tel. 554-6706, 554-2977.
Seafood, Mexican, paella

Il Mare Ristorante – Paseo Escenico Playa la Ropa. With a fabulous view of Zihuatanejo Bay, Il Mare is located on the road to La Ropa Beach and offers a fine range of Italian cuisine. Greek nights on Wednesdays. Tel. (755) 554 9067
Italian, Greek, International. View

Jungle Pizza – Paseo Playa la Ropa. Offering a tasty and unusual variety of clay-oven baked pizzas (you can also build your own!), hamburgers and fresh salads, located on Blvd. Playa la Ropa in the palm grove, just beyond the police kiosk and turnoff to La Perla and Casa del Mar. Home delivery. 544-7839, cell 100-2309. (2008). Jungle Pizza Review
Pizzas, burgers, ice cream cakes

Kaukan - Paseo Escenico Playa la Ropa. An excellent restaurant with a spectacular view of Madera Beach and Zihuatanejo Bay. Unique seafood creations are the specialties. Open from 6 pm. Tel. (755) 554-8446
International gourmet, view

La Cala Restaurant - A stunning setting overlooking a small rocky cove giving onto the mouth of Zihuatanejo Bay for an elegant dining experience. For reservations: 755 544-6176, 544-6177. Paseo del Morro 5, Col. El Almacen (Puerto Mio), Zihuatanejo
International gourmet, view

La Casa Café – “The best cup of coffee in town!” – Multi-grain French Toast Tropical Fruit Platter – Mexican Pastries. Off the beach on Calle Adelita Nº 7, La Madera, along the canal. Tel. (755) 554-3469.
Breakfasts, good coffee

La Casa Que Canta Restaurant - Paseo Escenico Playa la Ropa. One of ZIhuatanejo´s most elegant restaurants with spectacular views of Zihuatanejo town and bay. Excellent and imaginative cuisine based on traditional Mexican specialties and ingredients. (755) 555-7000.
International cuisine, view

La Escollera Restaurant – Paseo de la Bahia, Subida Cerro del Vigia. On the hill with a spectacular view of Playa La Ropa and the whole of Zihuatanejo Bay and town. Chef’s suggestions include Lobster Salad, Shrimp with Tamarind Sauce and Tuna Carpaccio. Great for sunset drinks or an afternoon around the infinity pool. Open 12 noon till 12 midnight. (755) 554-2811, 554-2815
International and Mexican, view

La Casa Vieja – Traditional Mexican Food in a Patio Atmosphere. Cabrito al Pastor on Saturdays; Barbacoa de Borrego on Sundays staring 8 pm. Tel. (755) 554-9770. Located off the beach on Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez No. 7
Traditional Mexican

La Gaviota Restaurant – Beachfront at the far end of La Ropa Beach, right off the parking lot. Seafood specialties; beautiful sunsets. Tel. (755) 554-3816
Seafood, beachfront

La Gula Restaurant – Madera Beach area. A fabulous combination of Mexican and international flavors in a casuel setting on La Madera Beach. Tel. (755) 554-8396. La Gula Restaurant Review
Eclectic Mexican and international

La Hija del Capitan – Seafood, pastas, BBQ ribs, burgers, great salads. Full bar service. Nicolas Bravo 39, upstairs from La Playa Bar, Centro Zihuatanejo. Tel. (755) 112-2175. Live music at La Playa on Tuesdays. Closed Mondays. Closed during summer season.
International, ribs, salads

La Mordida – Hamburgers and pizza, fast food. Paseo de la Boquita #20. Tel. (755) 554-8216
Burgers, pizza

La Paella del Cortijo – Valencian style paella to take out or eat in. Generous portions. Also Fabada, Callos a la Madrilena and Chicken Croquettes. Home delivery available. Located at Plaza Kioto next to 100% Y. Tel. for orders: (755) 125-0821, cell (755) 124-7275.
Paella, Spanish dishes, take-out, delivery

La Perla Restaurant & Sports Bar – Beachside on Playa la Ropa. Spend the day under our palapas on La Ropa Beach, Zihuatanejo, enjoy our seafood, Mexican and International cuisine and watch all your favorite sports via satellite TV in our sports bar Tel(755) 554-2700
Seafood and Mexican, sports bar

La Sirena Gorda -near the pier along Paseo del Pescador. Seafood Specialties. Try their famous smoked fish tacos. Tel. 554-2687
Seafood and Mexican specialties, fish tacos

Lety’s (Marisqueria Ola Salvaje) – Fresh seafood (specialities and favorites of many are the rich, coconut shrimp and seafood-stuffed chile relleno) is served at this small and simple restaurant in Almacen, turning left just over the footbridge coming from the pier area in downtown Zihuatanejo. Tel. (755) 558-1641.
Fresh fish and seafood, casual

Little Suiza – Paseo de la Bahia at the Arch. An off-beach restaurant on the Playa la Ropa road at the level of the archway leading to the La Ropa parking lot and beach access at the Las Gatas end of the beach, near the Hotel Real de Palmas. Specialties are charcoal grilled Swiss-style sausages, grilled hamburgers and ice-cream based deserts. The menu also includes seafood, meat cuts and a variety of salads. Open daily 6 pm to 11 pm.
Swiss sausages and cuisine, burgers, specialty coffees, desserts

Los Tres Amigos – Pedro Ascencio behind the Church, Zihuatanejo Centro. Burgers, ribs, steaks, enchiladas and taco plates, Tel. (755) 112-2193.
Burgers, ribs, Mexican

Los Braseros Zihuatanejo. In downtown Zihua, offering great tacos, quesadillas, fondue, kabobs, burgers and a lot more tasty Mexican fare. Located on Ejido street near Banamex. Tel. (755) 112- 1386.
Tacos, burgers, Mexican specialties

Lilly’s on the Pier – On Fisherman’s Walk, a good spot for fish and seafood accompanied by a refreshing Margaritas and Pina Coladas. Tel. (755) 544-6097.
Fish and seafood

Margaritas Restaurant. Located at Vicente Guerrero #6 in downtown Zihuatanejo, Margaritas offers a full menu of Mexican and international dishes, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Vicente Guerrero #6 Col Centro Zihuatanejo. Tel. (755) 554-8380
Mexican and international

Mi Chayito Restaurant – Good and consistent, casual restaurant serving Chinese and Thai-style dishes, potstickers, egg rolls; lunchtime combo plates; Mexican and seafood.  Try the Enchiladas Verdes! Vicente Guerrero #34, Col: Centro Zihuatanejo, Gro Tel. 755-554-5799.
Chinese and home-cooked Mexican

M J & Richies – Cold beer, burgers and more right on the beach at La Madera.
Burgers and beach food, beachfront

Paty’s Mar y Mar. Right on the beach, Playa la Ropa, between the Hotel Villas Mexicana and Elvira’s la Ropa. Seafood, Mexican and International dishes. Happy hour from 5 – 7 pm. Child friendly. A great daytime beach hangout, sunset drink location and beach dining choice. Tel. (755) 554-2213.
Mexican and seafood, breakfasts, beachfront

Porto di Mare – Mexican and Mediterranean cuisine. Tel. 554-5902. Located on Paseo de Pescador Nº 56, Zihuatanejo Open daly 3:30 p.m. till 11 p.m.
Mexican and Mediterranean

Pollos Locos – Chicken and meats cooked over wood-fired coals. Locations in downtown Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa. Zihua: Nicolás Bravo #15, tel. 554-4044; Ixtapa, La Hacienda shopping center, tel. 553-0180
Char-broiled chickens and meats

Puerta del Sol – International menu, bar, cliffside bay view overlooking la Madera on the road to La Ropa. Relaxed atmosphere.
International, view

Real de Palmas Restaurant – Restaurant in Hotel Real de Palmas on the road to La Ropa in front of the Archway leading to the parking area at the far end of the beach. Good breakfasts.
Breakfasts, Mexican and international

Restaurant Rossy – Beachfront seafood and Mexican cuisine, located near the end of Playa la Ropa, just down from the parking lot. Upper floor is a perfect sunset drink or dinner locale Tel. (755) 554-4004
Breakfasts, Mexican, beachfront

Rufo’s – Excellent charcoal grilled seafood, Mexican and International dishes – laid-back outdoor dining with home-cooked flavor. Located at the base of the Madera Beach hill next to the canal.
Seafood and international home-style

Santa Prisca Pozoleria – Serving traditional Guerrero pozole (hominy soup) on Thursdays with all the fixings and great Mezcal from the hills of the Guerrero as well. Salvador Diaz Mirón, Colonia El Limon (just off highway toward Ixtapa). Tel. 755-554-7562
Pozole and Mexican

Sen Lei Restaurant – Cantonese and Mandarin style Chinese food. This is an extension of a family-run business out of Lazaro Cardenas. All the standard dishes such as Spring Rolls, Chow Mein, Chop Suey, Sweet and Sour. Lunchtime buffet starting at 2 p.m. with reasonable combo plate specials. Located on Ejido at the corner of H. Galeana in downtown Zihua. Tel. 554-1818.
Chinese, Cantonese and Mandarin style

Señor Pinto’s - Good food with nightly specials. Try the all you can eat BBQ Ribs on Mondays. Behind Electra.
Ribs, international

Tamales y Atoles Any – Very Traditional Regional Mexican restaurant with traditional Dancing Troop on Thursdays. Corner of Ejido and Vicente Guerrero. Tel. 554-7373.
Traditional Mexican, tacos, tamales, pozole

Tata’s Restaurant – A standby along Fisherman’s Walk; fresh seafood and Mexican cuisine. Located at Hotel Avila, Paseo del Pescado No. 10.
Seafood,Mexican, beachfront

Teosintle - Pozole Restaurant open Thursdays and Saturdays on the Highway in El Hujal. Breakfasts daily with chilaquiles, fresh juices, Mexican style eggs and other breakfast specialties.
Breakfasts, pozole, traditional Mexican

Tentaciones – International gourmet fusion cuisine and seafood specialties served in an unparalleled atmosphere of luxury with a view to die for. Five-course meals served by advance reservation only. Tentaciones sits on the scenic road to La Ropa, just past Playa La Madera. For reservations call (755) 544-8383, or 544-8384.
International fusion gourmet, view

Teppan Roll – Japanese style food, sushi rolls, gigantic tempura portions, teppanyaki, etc. Located at Ejido 24, Zihuatanejo Centro, at the base of the patio. Tel. (755) 554-9800.
Japanese style food

Zi – The Restaurant at Club Intrawest – Fabulous view over Zihuatanejo Bay, gourmet food and often live music. Mexican and international cuisine. Tel. (755) 554-0375
International gourmet, view

Zihua Blue Restaurant and Bar. Three styles in one: Enjoy the Euro-Asian cuisine in the Dining Room as well as the more laid-back atmospheres of the Terrace & Grill and the Lounge & Hookah Bar. Located overlooking Madera Beach and the bay on the road to La Ropa, across from the Irma Hotel and Kaukan. Tel. (755) 554-4844
Mexican and international gourmet, lounge

Zihua Pancake House - Andador Hermenegildo Galeana Esq. Ejido, Centro Zihuatanejo. Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pancake House and cocktail lounge combined… and a whole lot more. Some of the best breakfasts in town with a laid-back atmosphere Tel. 755 554-2087.
Breakfasts, salads, juices, cocktails